The police have offered Sh500,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the arrest of assailants who raided Booker police station in Mumias, Kakemega and stole fire arms.
IG Joseph Boinnet said anybody with the information should give to any police station, DCI or through toll free lines 999, 112 and 911.
The National Police Service in a statement assured that the information will be handled with confidence and informers secured.
Mumias residents have alleged that security officers are using excessive force, including torture, in operations to recover stolen firearms.
At the same time, the Inspector General has directed and ordered for expeditious institution of investigations on complaints against any excesses by the Police during the operation.
“Any member of public, violated or ill-treated in any manner, is asked to lodge official complaint for purposes of investigations” read a statement by IG Joseph Boinnet .
He assured that any police officer found culpable will face severe disciplinary action that include arraignment in court and dismissal from the service.
Seven G3 rifles and several ammunition were stolen by thugs who raided Booker police post, near the entrance to Mumias Sugar Company, on Wednesday morning.